06-04-200606-04-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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June 4, 2006 11:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Classical Mahogany Child's Chairs

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$2,350$2,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2322Location: BostonDate / Time: June 04, 2006 11:00AM

Description:

Pair of Classical Mahogany Child's Chairs, Kittredge & Blake, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1825-30, the shaped crests on vasiform splats and shaped stiles continuing to saber legs, joined by a bowed seat rail, ht. 28 1/4, seat ht. 14 1/2 in.

Note: The front seat rails are both marked "K & B," and one is marked "Bruce." Alvah Kittredge & James Blake were cabinetmakers in the City Market Building on Brattle Street in Boston from at least 1830 to 1834.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Keywords

James Blake, Massachusetts, Brattle Street, City Market Building